Fast forward a year to Tokyo spring 2018

Brian and I had planned to visit South Korea. However, we were flying standby and at the last minute the flight filled. So, Plan B, Tokyo. We thought we were flying right into Tokyo, but no. Instead, we flew into Narita Airport, about an hour and a half train ride from Tokyo. Other surprises we found; Tokyo is expensive, trains to explore other parts of Japan are expensive, Tokyo requires planning for a budget friendly visit, and it was a national holiday when we arrived. With all that we were able to have a good time and see most of Tokyo and a few of its suburbs. How? We rented bikes and that made all the difference. I’m sure I’ll visit Tokyo again, but next time I’ll be better prepared. Or I’ll skip Tokyo altogether and head north to ski with the monkeys on Japan’s North Island. Some pics are from BMay, not sure which? Trip highlights for me: traveling Delta One, thanks BMay, seeing and experiencing a bicycle culture in a big damn city, and first time use of a bidet toilet.